Man drove across country with weapons, made threats after targeting Catholic monastery, officials say
Sheriff's deputies detained an armed Alabama man who allegedly made threats against St. Michael's Abbey, prompting increased security at the Catholic monastery.
EJI concert brings Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma to Montgomery
Two music legends are coming to Montgomery in October for an Equal Justice Initiative program — and the show has already sold out. On Aug. 27, EJI announced it was bringing together instrumentalist, composer, and acclaimed jazz and classical saxophonist Branford Marsalis, and Yo-Yo Ma, the multi-faceted cellist and a...
Montgomery City Council looking to crack down on short-term rentals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Some members of the Montgomery City Council believe that the city needs to crack down on short-term rentals, specifically via companies Airbnb and PadSplit. Airbnb offers short-term rentals for entire properties, while PadSplit functions similar to a college dorm room with customers renting...
Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The debate over firefighter pay continued Tuesday at Montgomery’s City Council meeting, where firefighters again urged city leaders to include raises in next year’s budget. It was the second consecutive council meeting where members of Montgomery Fire Rescue publicly pressed for higher...
Montgomery woman arrested for shooting into an occupied home
A Montgomery woman is in custody for shooting into a home. According to court records, 20-year-old Isabella Hosea, of Montgomery, fired a shot into a home Saturday in the 3100 block of Fredericksburg Drive. Investigators say the bullet hit the victim’s bedroom window while kids were inside the home and...
Illinois Honors HBCU Graduate Jesse White With State Building Renaming
Illinois has officially renamed one of its most important state buildings after a proud HBCU graduate: Jesse White, an alumnus of Alabama State University. The building, now known as the Jesse White State of Illinois Building, stands at 115 South LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago and houses more than 15 state...
Time To Sound The Alarm In Alabama?
Emory Hunt joins Katie Mox to discuss if it time to sound the alarm in Alabama.
Woman accused of trying to practice law in Alabama without a license
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - A woman is accused of trying to represent someone as their attorney in an Alabama courthouse, despite not having a license to practice law. According to Marshall County District Attorney Jennifer Bray, Heather Jones has tried to practice law without a license and even...
Prattville Police seek public’s help in identifying Lowe’s identity theft suspects
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in an identity theft incident at Lowe’s in Prattville on July 23, 2025. Anonymous tips that lead to the identity and arrest of these suspects will result in a cash reward. If...
Veterans who died of suicide remembered in Montgomery
A U.S. flag display is being set up to remember Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is setting up the “Operation We Remember” display at the Rotary Dog Park downtown. This year, there will be 139 American flags to...
